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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1923
Page
4
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A public notice states that any erroneous reflections on individuals or corporations printed in The Record will be corrected promptly upon notification to the editor. It emphasizes accountability and responsible journalism practices.
A 1924 campaign analysis foresees crucial year with Republicans in the White House and fractured party blocs in Congress. The piece questions potential split in 1912 style, McAdoo nomination, and third parties while predicting a broad realignment. It argues policy prices like wheat and cotton matter more to welfare than party identity. The piece notes Americans typically endure politics and proceed on a stable, practical footing.
The article notes a renewed Mexican presidential campaign amid local rebel advances. Observers hope for a quick victory by President Obregon, whose leadership has brought relative stability, reduced foreign outrages, and U.S. recognition after a decade of upheaval.
A Houston hotel fire killed several people, underscoring the need for occupant safety in multi story structures. While complete fireproofing is costly, the piece argues for fire escapes and other safeguards for hotels and sleeping quarters, referencing a legislative safety code from years past.
The Houston incident underscores the value of safety devices and a new state law. Advocates call for standards in public and especially school buildings, urging fire proof stairways where possible and fire escapes where not. Regular fire drills could significantly cut fatalities as stairways burn like kindling when fire spreads.
The author urges US restraint and support for Mexico, arguing peace depends on shared forbearance. It praises Obregon's vision and capacity to quell the rebellion and press ahead with peaceful development, hoping for stability within a few years.
Mr and Mrs Claude Brisco returned from Floydada where they had been visiting Mrs Brisco s parents Mr and Mrs Miller Miss Thelma Miller came home with her sister for a few days visit C F Doan went to Vernon last weekend to see his daughter Mrs Bertha Ross Mr and Mrs Horace Graham
Mr and Mrs J S retained the young folk Thursday night. Mr and Mrs F Armatrong Neal and Cyril Slappy were out to Vernon Sunday to see Mrs Rong s nephew Bill Jordan ill with typhoid fever In ont tarium there. H W Coleman of Vernon was out Tuesday doing some fashion garbing for Edd and Lee Armstrong. J A O Neal returned from the plains Thursday. He had been out there on a visit to his mother. Mr and Mrs Edd Armstrong spent Sunday night with Mr and Mrs C C Haney of Vernon. L Arnold went to Vernon with a load of cotton Monday. Carl McDaniel was a Vernon visitor Saturday. Several in this community are through picking cotton. Prof Shultz went home Friday evening to stall until after Christmas and will attend the teacher s institute this week. Miss Lucile Marr went to her home to spend Christmas vacation.
A tense of local social notes lists young folks parties and visits. Alfred Batman spent Friday night with Thompson's, Frank Wilson and sister Mrs. Warner visited Vernon, and Elmer Owen hosted a Saturday night in Vernon. Adalfe Magee from Hess Oklahoma stayed with her sister J R Harrison, returning Friday. Dow Bates and Easie Seidlitz plan Burkburnett departures to spend Christmas at the Batman home. Harold Brisco hosted a Wednesday night party for local youngsters.
An advertising blurb touts American Coal Oil as having more heat and fewer fumes and invites readers to call A. B. Swartwood at phone 745 to place an order. The brief promotion emphasizes trial and direct phone contact for purchase.
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